Software Engineer, Banking

Ladders

United States

Description

For our client, we are seeking a Software Engineer Banking to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space. This role will lead technical initiatives focused on scalable systems, platform reliability, and meaningful business transformation. You will work across engineering, product, operations, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical technology solutions. The position offers the opportunity to influence architecture, execution quality, and the technology capabilities that enable long-term growth within a technology-driven environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $120,000 – $150,000 annually

Responsibilities

  • Design and build large-scale backend systems for secure money movement
  • Architect clean, extensible abstractions for complex payments infrastructure
  • Develop systems that integrate both traditional banking and emerging cryptocurrency payment methods
  • Interface with various third-party banking and payments partners to speed up feature delivery
  • Own problems end-to-end, from architecture to production reliability and partner integrations
  • Bring meticulous attention to detail to financial systems where accuracy is crucial

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of backend or platform engineering experience in high-scale production environments
  • Strong systems design skills with the ability to create maintainable solutions from ambiguous requirements
  • Experience with distributed systems and production reliability
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and solve problems independently
  • Builder mentality with a focus on owning outcomes rather than just completing tasks

Benefits

  • 100% medical, dental & vision insurance coverage for the employee
  • 401k plan with employer matching contributions
  • Flexible paid time off (PTO)
  • Up to $10,000 per year for fertility health reimbursement
  • Parental leave policy
  • Unlimited usage of AI tokens
  • Pet insurance benefits
  • Centralized ordering for home-office equipment
  • Health and wellness stipend
  • In-office perks like meals and snacks
  • Budget allocated for intra-office travel
  • Relocation support offered for positions in NYC or SF

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.